An interesting fixture is on the cards as Stoke City welcome Sunderland to Bet365 Stadium on Sunday, 29 December. View our free Stoke vs Sunderland predictions below.
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Stoke vs Sunderland predictions: Visitors to emerge victorious
Key stats
- Stoke City suffered five defeats in their last six matches.
- In contrast, Sunderland are on a five-match unbeaten run.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in each of Sunderland's last five matches.
- Five of the last six encounters between these teams produced at least three goals.
Correct score prediction: Stoke 1-2 Sunderland
Stoke have lost five of their last six matches and they conceded exactly two goals in six consecutive games. Interestingly, Sunderland won three of their last five matches and two of those victories were by a 2-1 scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookmakers favour the Black Cats
- HOME: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Sunderland have proven to be a tough team to beat. Not only have they strung together a five-match unbeaten run, but the Black Cats have lost only once in their last 16 games.
On the other hand, things have not gone swimmingly for Stoke City in recent months, as they have no wins in their last nine matches.
With that in mind, Sunderland are the expected winners at 5/4 (2.25). Teams with these odds generally have a 44.4% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that Sunderland have conceded first in six consecutive matches. Given that they also conceded the first goal in six of the last eight skirmishes between these outfits, Stoke to score first has an appealing look at 13/10 (2.30). That one has a 43.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Stoke City avoid a third consecutive defeat?
It is fair to note that Sunderland came out on top the last two times these teams clashed. However, in their last six encounters, both teams have three wins apiece.
England Championship 07/12/24
Sunderland
Stoke
England Championship 27/01/24
Sunderland
Stoke
England Championship 21/10/23
Stoke
Sunderland
England Championship 04/03/23
Sunderland
Stoke
England Championship 20/08/22
Stoke
Sunderland
Stoke City preview: An almost injury-free squad
The Potters have no major injury concerns ahead of this game, with only Ryan Mmae a possible absentee this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Johansson (GK), Tchamadeu, Wilmot, Phillips, Gibson, Gooch, Moran, Sidibe, Burger, Koumas & Cannon.
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Derby
0
Stoke
0
England Championship 25/04/25
L
Sheff Utd
2
Stoke
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Leeds
6
Stoke
0
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Sheff Wed
0
Stoke
2
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Cardiff
0
Stoke
1
Sunderland preview: Visitors missing personnel
As for the Black Cats, the quartet of Romaine Mundle, Alan Browne, Jenson Seelt and Niall Huggins will not be available for this game due to injuries.
Chris Rigg is also doubtful after his late substitution in the Boxing Day stalemate at Blackburn for an apparent injury.
Predicted lineup: Patterson (GK), Cirkin, O’Nien, Mepham, Hume, Neil, Bellingham, Mayenda, Roberts, Aouchiche & Isidor.
England Championship 13/05/25
L
Coventry
1
Sunderland
0
England Championship 09/05/25
W
Coventry
1
Sunderland
2
England Championship 03/05/25
L
QPR
1
Sunderland
0
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Oxford Utd
2
Sunderland
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Blackburn
1
Sunderland
0
Player to watch: Jobe Bellingham
Jobe Bellingham has been in sensational form for Sunderland, scoring twice and providing two assists in his last four appearances. The 19-year-old will be called upon to provide the goals when these teams clash on Sunday evening.